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Q348. Consider the following pairs: 1. Nokrek Biosphere Reserve - Garo Hills 2. Logtak (Loktak) Lake - Barail Range 3. Namdapha National Park - Dafla Hills Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

Consider the following pairs:

  1. Nokrek Biosphere Reserve - Garo Hills
  2. Logtak (Loktak) Lake - Barail Range
  3. Namdapha National Park - Dafla Hills

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2013 • Geography

Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified
  • Pair 1 is correctly matched: Nokrek Biosphere Reserve is situated in the West Garo Hills of Meghalaya; Nokrek peak is the highest point of the Garo Hills.
  • Pair 2 is incorrectly matched: Loktak Lake is located in the Manipur river valley basin, not the Barail Range (which lies mainly in Assam and Nagaland).
  • Pair 3 is incorrectly matched: Namdapha National Park is located in the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh within the Mishmi and Patkai ranges, not the Dafla Hills (which lie in western Arunachal Pradesh).
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Nokrek is universally known as the highest peak of the Garo Hills in Meghalaya, confirming Statement 1 is correct. Namdapha is in the easternmost tip of Arunachal (Patkai/Mishmi), whereas Dafla Hills are located further west.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2013 (Q348)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Indian Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 1 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2013 Q348

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2013 GS Paper I Question 348 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2013 Geography (Indian Geography) question is Option (A): "1 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2013 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Indian Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Indian Geography in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Indian Geography UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Nokrek is universally known as the highest peak of the Garo Hills in Meghalaya, confirming Statement 1 is correct. Namdapha is in the easternmost tip of Arunachal (Patkai/Mishmi), whereas Dafla Hills are located further west.

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